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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.30, 21,292.65 and 8,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.30, 21,292.65 and 8,051.10 is: 12,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.30 : 21,292.65 = 8,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.30/21,292.65 = 8,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.30x = 21,292.65 × 8,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.30x = 171,429,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,429,254.42/14,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.34

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